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Best way to rehome an older kitten

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PodgeBod · 13/10/2017 22:05

Hello, I hope this is the right place to put this. My dad has just been diagnosed with lung cancer, it's likely to be terminal. Due to his declining health he is likely to be moved from his current housing into a hospice or similar.
He has a kitten around one year. It's a lovely, beautiful cat and I would love to take it but unfortunately I really can't. My landlord will not allow it and I can't afford to be evicted.
The cat is well loved, neutered, vaccinated, litter trained. Good with kids, my daughter plays with him all the time.
He has asked me to arrange the cat a new home. Obviously surrendering him to a rescue would be a (heartbreaking) last resort. I believe sites like Preloved attract people who pick up cheap animals for baiting Sad I'm worried that advertising him free could see him go to bad hands, but asking a price could put good owners off.
The kitty is in NE London. Could anybody please advise the best way to find him a loving new home. Thank you.

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Chaotica · 13/10/2017 22:10

Sorry to hear about your dad.

Our local Cats Protection offers a direct rehome service for this purpose (and others where people cannot keep their cats). You pay a fee for the service (£40?) and they put them on the website alongside the cats they've found. They check out all prospective owners (they came around to my house for a chat). Perhaps its a nationwide service.

(I noticed with some cats it said that the owner was ill and that was why they had to give the cat away.)

Wolfiefan · 13/10/2017 22:13

I am so sorry. The Cinnamon Trust would help in this situation. They can help take care of the car whilst he's still at home and then find a permanent foster with someone they know and have home checked.

PodgeBod · 13/10/2017 22:15

Thank you, that's really helpful. I will look into both of these organisations.

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Wolfiefan · 13/10/2017 22:16

So sorry you're facing this situation. There will be rescues local to you too but I don't know the area.

Vinorosso74 · 13/10/2017 22:35

You are right not to put the cat on Preloved/Gumtree etc. Do you know any responsible people who are interested in adopting a cat?
I honestly think a reputable rescue is the best bet e.g. Cats Protection, Mayhew, Celia Hammond, Wood Green (don't know much about them but location wise is good). There will likely be waiting lists so I would contact them.

Toddlerteaplease · 13/10/2017 22:41

Have you actually asked your landlord? Mine Was quite happy for me to have cats, as long as I signed a letter to say they I would make good any damage. If you explained the whole situation you might find they are ok about it.

EachandEveryone · 14/10/2017 00:47

My landlord really didnt care. Is it an old building? Mine knew id seen the odd mouse so i had the perfect excuse.

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